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@Adahn

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@Adahn

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(click on photos for links)

The “real” G719” seems to be discontinued, I’m wondering why they didnt’ just put the Ganzo logo onto this one as well.
How much is the non-damascus version btw, $50 for that one sounds a bit expensive.
And it is real damascus, that stuff is not that expensive. To get such a pattern it would be more difficult to laser or mask+etch it and the pattern would be the same on every piece.

You can still get the real G719, I’ve seen it at a few sites, here’s one:
https://www.dhgate.com/product/ganzo-g719-440c-pocket-edc-camping-hunting/409145540.html#s1-0-1b;searl

The non Damascus CF clone is $24, you can just click on the photos I posted for the links.

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Maybe it’s real Damascus on those but no offense fake Damascus pattern etch is not more difficult or expensive, and definitly not the same on every piece. It can be found on tons of cheap knives everywhere, many sub $10 knives such asTac-force etc.

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Here’s some examples.

Collectible Modern Factory Manufactured Folding Knives for sale | eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Pearl-Spring-Assisted-Opening-Tactical-Pocket-Knife-DAMASCUS-ETCH-NEW-E/391969153468?hash=item5b432ea1bc:g:kQUAAOSw8-xZ1N~7

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Raven-Assisted-Open-Gold-Cleaver-Razor-Pocket-Knife-Damastec-Etched-3525-New/273041315141?hash=item3f9287d545:g:H30AAOSwGUBaKbvq

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Laser-Etch-Tanto-Razor-Karambit-Fixed-Blade-Knife-20-01DM-3Cr13-Full-Tang/292432035027?hash=item44164ebcd3:g:SEsAAOSwmhJZqHwW

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Damascus-Etched-Cleaver-Razor-Blade-Spring-Assisted-Pocket-Knife-G68/183045142054?hash=item2a9e573626:g:NzsAAOSwjc5Z4OBQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-5-Damascus-Italian-Stiletto-Spring-Assisted-Open-Pocket-Knife-Tactical-EDC-H/273040965890?hash=item3f92828102:g:ZnEAAOSwE8daXi9Q

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-RARE-GRAY-Spring-Assisted-Open-FOLDING-POCKET-KNIFE-Fantasy-Damascus-NEW-/301981437681

Thank you for the enlightenment

I mean it and no offense taken.

Of course when you knife what you’re looking for you’ll see the difference esp. where the main grind begins at the ricasso or at the blade spine.

$24 sounds ok but when I see the prices of today’s China made knives it’s still a bit expensive, I think I paid $16 for my G719 (and had the intention to turn it into a manual button lock folder but bought a RealSteel Griffin instead). I also strongly believe this is a Ganzo made knife, too, it would be silly to copy the knife when you can just ask th original manufacturer to make another batch with the set machinery (same for the CRKT Swindle copy that appeared and imo must be nightshift production).

The best thing about that CF G719 must be the weight reduction due to the ligher clip side, the original G719 is rather heavy and I always wished they’d have used 2 G10 or CF scales.

They could be made at the same factory that makes knives for Ganzo, but I don’t think it’s implausible that they’re being made at a different factory altogether, they copy everything in China, even each others clones.

Good point about the weight reduction. And I also wished the G10 was on both sides too.

Also I think it would have been better if they would have followed the same pattern on the clip side as the button side, instead of making a “bolster” on the clip side…

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So I was just thinking I wish they made it in G10 instead, the CF is pretty but I prefer the better “traction” of G10…

…and look what I came across just browsing knives:

Sometimes you get what you wish for! Gonna be hard to resist this at $21.00

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So I was just thinking I wish they made it in G10 instead, the CF is pretty but I prefer the better “traction” of G10…

…and look what I came across just browsing knives:

Sometimes you get what you wish for! Gonna be hard to resist this at $21.00

Well, after you mentioned that with the bolster it makes the milk sour a bit.
At least they could have followed the line on the front side so that the bolster would have a steeper angle where it meets the G10.

Anyways, Autos are illegal over here so it’s easier to resist. Once I even tried to make CF scales for my G719 but the milling in 3 levels on the scale is too complicated to be worth it, not to mention a full cf front scale…

My next ppurchase will be either this front flipper: or this traditional Hungarian slipjoint:

But I still have this Y-Start LK5013D and this Sanrenmu 7129 Dragon Slayer in the mail…

[Jason56]

less than 20$

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@Adahn

My next ppurchase will be either this front flipper: or this traditional Hungarian slipjoint:

But I still have this Y-Start LK5013D and this Sanrenmu 7129 Dragon Slayer in the mail…

Your first 3 links resulted in “page not found” but the Dragon Slayer link worked, thanks for sharing that one, I really like the milled G10 scales on it.

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@Adahn

My next ppurchase will be either this front flipper or this traditional Hungarian slipjoint

But I still have this Y-Start LK5013D and this Sanrenmu 7129 Dragon Slayer in the mail…

I fixed the first three links, however the first link may be infected.

I got a warning from my antivirus, Avast.

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@Jason56

less than 20$

Sarcasm?? Maybe I missed something?

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I have this one…
$22 back before they were discontinued

There’s one on ebay for $32 (last one)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIAN-WILHOITE-EXTREME-RAZOR-KNIFE-with-STAG-HANDLES-LEATHER-SHEATH-BWC20-/401075683358

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@Adahn

My next ppurchase will be either this front flipper or this traditional Hungarian slipjoint

But I still have this Y-Start LK5013D and this Sanrenmu 7129 Dragon Slayer in the mail…

I fixed the first three links, however the first link may be infected.

I got a warning from my antivirus, Avast.

Thanks, I clicked on the first one by accident :person_facepalming:

…but I have been on that site before

[Lightbringer]

@Jason56

less than 20$

Yep, got mine for 10bux on Amazon, then got a few more.

Nice for hacking through melons or squash, mooshing garlic, you name it.

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Something about a thickness:

[polarweis]

Does somebody have this FURA model? Seems really good with titanium and d2.
If got another fura and i can say they use some serieus good steel on their knives.

[raccoon]

If I were into non-assisted flippers, I would be tempted.

http://steelreviews.blogspot.com/2017/12/review-outstanding-fura-titanium.html

[niraya]

@polarweis

Does somebody have this FURA model? Seems really good with titanium and d2.
If got another fura and i can say they use some serieus good steel on their knives.

Looks nice, steel is nice, but very very thick blade - not very good slicer it seems, with such thickness behind the edge it is almost like an axe profile. All Fura I have seen were too thick IMHO.

[timo5150]

Any recommendations on a good torx bit set. I have several and I don’t know if they are cheap or if the Chinese use metric or what but I can not seem to get the pocket clip off a Ganzo knife. Any help is appreciated.

[contigo]

I love my 7010-LUC knife, fun to flick open. I wouldnt mind a just a tad smaller knife (or same size) with assisted openers. Anyone have ideas? Budget please.

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@timo5150

Any recommendations on a good torx bit set. I have several and I don’t know if they are cheap or if the Chinese use metric or what but I can not seem to get the pocket clip off a Ganzo knife. Any help is appreciated.

https://www.gearbest.com/screwdriver-screwdriver-set/pp_696715.html
Very nice set, wait until it goes on sale for $19.99

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@timo5150

Any recommendations on a good torx bit set. I have several and I don’t know if they are cheap or if the Chinese use metric or what but I can not seem to get the pocket clip off a Ganzo knife. Any help is appreciated.

I have this one, Made in USA, highly recommended. I bought this set specifically for my folding knives but use that brand for work as well.
There was discussion on it in this thread back in 2015. I haven’t had good luck with any torx or hex wrenches made in China.

The smallest one in the set (T6) fits the clip screws on my Ganzo G719 and G727M, seems to fit a bit tighter on the G719.

There are no metric torx Torx - Wikipedia

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E80FYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[timo5150]

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@timo5150

Any recommendations on a good torx bit set. I have several and I don’t know if they are cheap or if the Chinese use metric or what but I can not seem to get the pocket clip off a Ganzo knife. Any help is appreciated.

I have this one, Made in USA, highly recommended. I bought this set specifically for my folding knives but use that brand for work as well.
There was discussion on it in this thread back in 2015. I haven’t had good luck with any torx or hex wrenches made in China.

The smallest one in the set (T6) fits the clip screws on my Ganzo G719 and G727M, seems to fit a bit tighter on the G719.

There are no metric torx Torx - Wikipedia

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Amazon.com

Thanks was really wanting something I can get fast

[DiogoAntunes]

I have already sold HX Outdoors ZD004 and one Enlan EM01, besides this ones.

I am still waiting for this one to arrive
Sanrenmu 7010 LUI 6USD
Enlan EL01 - 13USD
Ruike P135-SF - 50 USD Europe supplier

Well the Ruike knives are superior in QC quality and sharpness out of the box and overall quality of the knife and steel.

The Harnd 9CR18Mov, for 20€ is probably the best beefy folding knife in the world? The ganzo 7611 for 13€ and Land 6103 for 13€ too, such great knives.

Thanks

[troisanh]

@timo5150

Any recommendations on a good torx bit set. I have several and I don’t know if they are cheap or if the Chinese use metric or what but I can not seem to get the pocket clip off a Ganzo knife. Any help is appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E7ZLHQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is what i got, cheap and good quality

Husky 8-in-1 Precision Torx Screwdriver Set 70381H - The Home Depot

if you have 1 local